Conclave 2026 will be both online and in-person with the Parish of St. Joseph of Arimathea in Calgary, AB, giving folks in a variety of circumstances and situations the ability to participate in whichever way is most accessible and enjoyable for them.
All Conclave speakers, talks and workshops will take place from Friday, May 14th to Sunday, May 17th, 2025 – with additional activities and in-person liturgy scheduled for those who are able to attend in-person. Our speakers will be a blend of in-person and online- with in-person speakers being broadcast to our online attendees live.
This year our theme is Sacred Cycles, Rebirth and the Natural World
Each year the people of the AJC, friends and family gather together to socialize, learn, build our skills and deepen our community. It is an amazing opportunity for spiritual growth and insight to modern Gnostic practice. Conclave is a rich opportunity to deepen your practice, education and experience of Gnosticism and the Apostolic Johannite Church.
Conclave offers lectures, workshops and panel discussions selected to develop ministry skills, support the work of church leaders both lay and ordained and deepen and enrich the spiritual lives of attendees. As always, we welcome you, no matter who you are or what your spiritual path, to join us for this unique weekend. You can come for all or part and participate as much or as little as you’d like. However you choose, we welcome you into our household.
Our Guest Speakers
Dr. Justin Sledge – In Person Calgary, AB and Online –
“Sophia, Mary & the Shekinah: Reflections on the Medieval Gnostic Feminine”
Cheryle Chagnon-Greyeyes – In Person Calgary, AB and Online –
“The Medicine Wheel”
Cheryle has been an Indigenous activist within Calgary and area for the past two decades, speaking, marching, singing and drumming for women, MMIWG2S/Sisters in Spirit/Justice for Jackie Crazybull, Indigenous Justice, championing the environment and equality, and speaking up for those who cannot. Cheryle retired as Administrative Coordinator at the Native Centre at the University of Calgary; she was former Leader of the Green Party of Alberta (2018-2019) and a KAIROS Blanket Exercise Facilitator (2017-2020). She received an IAAW Esquao Award for Justice and Human Rights in May 2023. Recognized as a Traditional Knowledge Keeper, Cree Elder and Pipe Carrier, Cheryle provides service sharing Indigenous protocol, Territorial Acknowledgements, Medicine Wheel Teachings, Indigenous cultural teachings and stories, prayers and ceremony (upon request). She is a member of the Storytellers of Canada and Storytelling Alberta as an Indigenous storyteller and performer. Cheryle is mother of two and “Kokum” (grandmother) to five beautiful grandchildren.
Lon Milo DuQuette – Online –
“Building the Inner Temple of the Tarot”
Dr. Alexander Cummins – Online –
“The Three Magi”
Dr Cummins’ published works include An Excellent Booke of the Arte of Magicke (Scarlet Imprint, 2020) with Phil Legard, The Starry Rubric: Seventeenth-century English Astrology and Magic (Hadean Press 2012), A Book of the Magi: Lore, Prayers, and Spellcraft of the Three Holy Kings (Revelore Press, 2018), as well as contributions to collections by Three Hands Press, Scarlet Imprint, and Hadean Press. He is a founding editor of Revelore Press’ Folk Necromancy in Transmission series, and co-hosts the podcast Radio Free Golgotha.
The Good Doctor is a frequent speaker on the international circuit, consults for clients and organisations, and provides training, workshops, and coaching in many aspects of magical theory, history, and practice. Originally from the Midlands of the UK, Al now makes his home in New Hampshire.
Most Rev. Dr. John Plummer – In Person Calgary, AB and Online –
“The Western Mystery Tradition and the Independent Sacramental Movement”
Program of Conclave Lectures and Workshops
We are excited to bring you an engaging list of speakers and activities throughout the Conclave program. Without further preamble- here are the speakers at the time of this announcement, with more in planning to come. All talks are subject to change.
- Dr. Justin Sledge: Sophia, Mary & the Shekinah: Reflections on the Medieval Gnostic Feminine
- Cheryle Chagnon-Greyeyes: The Medicine Wheel
- Lon Milo DuQuette: Building the Inner Temple of Tarot
- Dr. Alexander Cummins: The Three Magi
- The Most Rev. Dr. John Plummer: The Western Esoteric Tradition and the Independent Sacramental Movement
- The Most Rev. Dr. William Behun: The Marian and Sophian Cycle
- The Most Rev. Scott Rassbach: A Workshop on Scrying
- The Most Rev. Brenden Humberdross: The Womb of the Year: The Divine Feminine as Guardian of Sacred Cycles
- The Rev. Mother Angie Wisk-Nowell: Tarot Salon
- The Rev. Mr. Clark Aitkins: Soul Ascent
- Jason Mehmel: HiFi Gnosis: Analog Nature meeting Religion as digital
Location and Lodging
Online Participation Registration Cost
Full Registration Online Ticket – All Talks, Workshops (+ Recording) – $125 USD
Student Registration Online Ticket – All Talks, Workshops (+ Recording) – $75 USD
Individual Registration – Single Talk or Workshop (+ Recording) – $30 USD
In-Person Participation Registration Cost
Full Registration – In-Person Attendance – All Talks + Recordings, Lunch and Supper (Fri, Sat, Sun) – $300 USD
Student – In-Person Attendance – All Talks + Recording, Lunch and Supper (Fri, Sat, Sun) – $250 USD
Single Day Registration – In-Person Attendance – All Talks + Recording, Lunch and Supper (Fri, Sat, Sun) – $125 USD
Refund Policy
Online Registration – Full Refund Available until May 14th (Online Registration closes)
In-Person Registration – Full Refund Available until May 7th (In-Person Registration closes)
Registration
Registration and website are open – visit https://www.johannite.org/conclave/